Bane of BainBain’s Diversey in RussiaRussia’s war on Ukraine, which continues Putin’s death march through former Soviet countries and beyond, has given us a prime opportunity…Mar 22, 2022Mar 22, 2022
Bane of BainMore Bain Companies — Skylark, Sportcraft, Sports Authority, and Stage StoresSkylark — Skylark is a Japanese restaurant chain that Bain bought in 2011 for $2.1 billion in equity (and an additional $1.3 billion in…Mar 18, 2022Mar 18, 2022
Bane of BainMore Bain Companies: Mattress Discounters, Michael’s Companies, Midwest of Cannon Falls, and…Added to the main list here.Mar 14, 2022Mar 14, 2022
Bane of BainMore Bain Companies: Lilliput, Maisons Du Monde, ManischewitzThese companies have also been added to Bain’s Portfolio of Pain.Feb 25, 20221Feb 25, 20221
Bane of BainMore Bain Companies: IOS Brands (FTD Group); Jack Wolfskin; and KB Toys/eToysThese companies have also been added to Bain’s Portfolio of Pain.Feb 8, 2022Feb 8, 2022
Bane of BainBain Capital-Owned Company Intentionally Made COVID Shortages Worse. For Profit.You can see court filings in this case on CourtListener here.Jan 27, 20221Jan 27, 20221
Bane of BainThe Curious Case of Selim A. BassoulMore from our friends who are seeking to change their toxic workplace. I did not do this research piece, but they have provided footnotes…Jan 12, 2022Jan 12, 2022
Bane of BainMeet Rod Hochman: Hospital CEO and Bain LackeyWe’re starting some new research today, folks. Let’s talk about the directors of the companies that Bain has or is destroying. These are…Jan 3, 2022Jan 3, 2022
Bane of BainBain’s Portfolio of PainAdded March 18: Skylark, Sportcraft, Sports Authority, and Stage Stores.Dec 15, 2021Dec 15, 2021
Bane of BainDiversey: one example of Bain’s corruptionUpdate, March 22, 2022: Turns out the lawsuit our friends told us about had been filed under seal, but can now be accessed here. Looks like…Dec 10, 2021Dec 10, 2021